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Material Science Courses

Material science courses can help you learn about the properties of materials, material selection, nanotechnology, and the principles of thermodynamics. You can build skills in analyzing material behavior, conducting experiments, and applying statistical methods to interpret data. Many courses introduce tools such as scanning electron microscopes, X-ray diffraction, and software for modeling material properties, that support practical applications in industries like aerospace, electronics, and biomedical engineering.

Popular Material Science Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), File I/O, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, C (Programming Language), Program Development, Computer Science, Software Testing, Algorithms, Code Reusability, Graph Theory, C and C++, Computational Logic, Memory Management

    4.5 stars, 7.3K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (7.3K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Toronto

    Learn to Program: The Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Programming Principles, Debugging, File I/O, Software Documentation, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Program Development, Technical Documentation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures

    4.7 stars, 6.7K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (6.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • G

    Google

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    4.8 stars, 6.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (6.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Washington

    Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach

    Skills you'll gain: Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Feature Engineering, Regression Analysis, Machine Learning, Image Analysis, Machine Learning Algorithms, AI Personalization, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Supervised Learning, Model Training, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Transfer Learning, Application Development, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Python Programming

    4.6 stars, 14K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (14K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • D

    Duke University

    Data Analysis with R

    Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Statistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Exploratory Data Analysis, Regression Analysis, R (Software), Statistical Reporting, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Programming, Statistical Software, Data Analysis, Probability, R Programming, Statistical Modeling, Data Visualization

    4.7 stars, 7.7K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (7.7K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Probability Distribution, Physical Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics

    4.3 stars, 271 reviews, Advanced, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.3 (271) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Embedded Software, TCP/IP, OSI Models, Computer Hardware, Wireless Networks, Network Architecture, Microarchitecture

    4.7 stars, 13K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (13K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Neurology, Psychology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Electrophysiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Blood Pressure, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Language Disorders, Biology

    4.9 stars, 3.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Mathematics for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, electromagnetics, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Computational Thinking, Mechanics

    4.8 stars, 7.8K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (7.8K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job skills
    Job skills
    Status: Free trial
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  • G

    Google

    Maximize Productivity With AI Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, Gemini, Google Workspace, Productivity Software, Generative AI, AI literacy, Model Training, AI Enablement, Operational Efficiency, AI Integrations, Business Workflow Analysis, Google Sheets, Complex Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 4K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Mammography, Molecular Biology, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Clinical Trials, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Radiation Therapy, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Pathology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Biology, Risk Analysis, Surgery

    4.8 stars, 7.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Introduction to Big Data

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Hadoop, Scalability, Data Processing, Data Science, Distributed Computing, Unstructured Data, Data Infrastructure, Data Analysis, Data Quality, File Systems

    4.6 stars, 11K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (11K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular material science courses

  • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • Learn to Program: The Fundamentals: University of Toronto
  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Machine Learning Foundations: A Case Study Approach: University of Washington
  • Data Analysis with R: Duke University
  • Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems: University of California, Irvine
  • Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life: The University of Chicago
  • Mathematics for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Maximize Productivity With AI Tools: Google

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